For more than 30 years, Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Association of Counties have offered the New County Commissioner workshop series and other educational opportunities for new and returning commissioners, administrators and county officials. New Commissioners are encourage to attend one of the six New County Commissioner Workshops, designed to help you learn about the challenges and responsibilities of this new role. This years agenda includes:
Commissioners as Policymakers
Organizing the County Board
- Committee structure
- Board rules and practices
Legal Issues
- Conflict of interest
- Incompatible offices
County Administration
- Central county administration
- Elected and appointed officials in county government
County Governmental Functions & Services
- Health and education
- Public safety and courts
- Physical and economic development
- Finance and administration
Financing County Government
- Revenue and expenditure trends
- Federal and state role in county finance
- Budgeting and accounting
- State, local, federal interactions
For more information see the brochure, talk with your local Extension office or Click here to register now!
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